Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Change and Problem Manager who will be responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end processes for change and problem management within ESHT Digital.

The role aims to ensure the delivery of safe, reliable and efficient digital solutions by minimising service disruptions and enhancing overall service stability.

The post can be based at either Conquest Hospital, St Leonards or Eastbourne DGH with the requirement to work cross site and occasional travel to other sites in East Sussex.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will oversee the coordination of change requests, leading the weekly Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings to evaluate, approve and prioritise changes. They will monitor all changes through our IT Service Management (ITSM) tool, maintain the change calendar and communicate effectively with stakeholders to facilitate smooth transitions and deployments.

The post holder will also oversee the Problem Advisory Board (PAB), ensuring that problem records are accurately logged, reviewed and resolved within Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to prevent recurring incidents. They will be expected to drive a culture of continuous improvement by analysing the root causes of problems, implementing preventative measures and fostering collaboration across teams.

Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in an IT support environment with a focus on change and problem management, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to think analytically to identify the cause of problems. They will also be able to translate complex technical information so it can be understood by others and be confident working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. 

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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